Workshop/Webinar/Seminar Join us at Valley Forge Educational Services’ Adult Services Resource Fair Thursday, October 21, 6:00-8:00 pm. More than 30 community-based organizations specializing in programs for adults with disabilities will attend this informative event! Learn more: vfes.net/resourcefair
Building upon last year’s symposium, Neurodiversity: Building Community and Rethinking the Built Environment, this year’s dialogue focuses on immersive experiences, responsive environments, spatial interactions, and experimental evaluative and physiological measuring tools and criteria. It also includes advocacy, spatial and social guidelines, and bottom up and organic initiatives. These serial events are intensely cross-disciplinary and aim towards critical interactions […]
Join us for updates from the Mayor’s Commission on People with Disabilities and the ADA Transition Plan for Philadelphia. There will be a designated time for open comments. *ASL and Closed Captioning will be provided; to request additional ADA accommodations please email or call Claudia Tasco by October 21 at Claudia.Tasco@phila.gov or 215-686-2798. Note: After registering, you will receive a […]
Tech organizations recognize the value that having neurodiverse talent brings to their workforce. According to Harvard Business Review, having neurodiverse talent provides organizations “productivity gains, quality improvement and boosts in innovative capabilities”. But what exactly is neurodiversity, and how can leaders at tech organizations create inclusive and supportive environments for talent to thrive? Our panel […]
Welcome! This virtual summit is a unique conference bringing together neurodiverse / neurodivergent individuals, employers, service agencies, educators and students, parents, and professionals from all areas of the field. Confirmed keynote speakers include Dr. Temple Grandin from Colorado, US Congresswoman Jessica Benham of Pennsylvania, Dr. Rhonda Moore from the National Institute of Mental Health, Sir […]
Monday 11/8 at 6pm: #ActuallyAutistic Speaker Series with Laura Weldon via ZOOMhttps://Jefferson.zoom.us/j/8783339717Laura Weldon is a naturopathic physician with autism and several chronic conditions who will be speaking about autistic burnout, representation in the media, and the intersection between gender and autism.Please submit all questions to this form PRIOR to her seminar:https://forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPage.aspx?fragment=FormId%3DdvlM7ZKbEECgt6ciK6bN70h1wexxYJtMkz1Ym393DwtUOTVaU0xCNFdLSDhHUERSRUFSWkk1QzVCSS4u%26Token%3D1e976d03fb0a45ecbe025eb26c67c1d1
Together we can create a more equitable and representative workforce—for everyone. About this event It’s time to expand and enrich the neurodiversity movement, which has historically focused on inclusion of autistic people. These efforts have made meaningful impacts in the workforce and society at large, but qualified autistic job seekers still face high rates of […]
As workplaces evolve to the new normal, there have been many steps in the right direction to improve inclusivity in the workplace, including for candidates and new hires! Workplace culture and recruitment best practices also need to evolve to factor in the cognitive diversity as well, especially since neurodivergent job seekers are an untapped talent […]
Philadelphia Neurodiversity Employment Network is back in person (or online!) for our January 2022 meeting. A special thank you to the Eagles Autism Foundation for hosting in the new FirstTrust Bank Club at Lincoln Financial Field! Expect opportunities for learning about neurodiversity and neurodivergence at work, opportunities to network with others in the area involved in […]
Join your friends, neighbors, and colleagues in Phoenixville and the surrounding area on Wednesday 1/26 @ 6 PM for an open community dialogue on neurodiversity! ——————————- Discussion Topics: (1) How has neurodiversity impacted your life? (2) Community Initiatives(a) What kinds of initiatives would you like to see organized?(b) What benefit would you like to derive […]
The Mayor’s Commission on People with Disabilities invites you to our upcoming Public Meeting on January 26, 2022 , 7pm-8:30pm via Zoom Topics to be covered:Updates from the CommissionCovid-19 updatesUpdate from Parks and Recreation ASL and Closed Captions will be provided. If you require additional ADA reasonable accommodations, please email or call Claudia Tasco at […]
DBHIDS will host a virtual Employment Forum meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 15 from 3 to 4 p.m. Out presenter will be Dr. Demetrice Smith, ordained Elder of the Potter’s House Church in Dallas Texas, community advocate, and activist for people with intellectual developmental disabilities. She will share the impact of Potter’s House program, job readiness, and other entrepreneur-building […]